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Gardeners can minimise microplastic contamination by choosing natural materials over plastic for pots, trays, and garden infrastructure. Small changes add up to significant environmental benefits.
Ethiopia launched a nationwide tree-planting drive on Monday, with millions of citizens and foreign residents participating in an attempt to plant 800 million seedlings in a single day as part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Green Legacy Initiative.
The Kuala Terengganu City Council incurred RM40,000 in clean-up costs following the RXZ Members 8.0 event that drew over 100,000 attendees, prompting officials to tighten waste management requirements for future large-scale events.
Malaysia is hosting a major ASEAN-China ministerial conference on construction and housing, bringing together 300 officials from 11 nations to tackle rapid urbanisation and develop sustainable cities across the region.
A 21-year-old aquaculture student at Jeli Polytechnic has built a profitable terrarium business from YouTube tutorials, combining sustainability with innovation. His creations range from RM10 to RM570.
Amazon faces a federal class action lawsuit alleging it deceived consumers through false sustainability claims on seafood products, including brands like Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea sold via its platform.
Malaysia's Plantation and Commodities Ministry is accelerating adoption of automation, AI and low-carbon technologies in palm oil milling to enhance efficiency and meet global sustainability requirements, including EU regulations.
Alam Aliran Kualiti has secured a Malaysian Book of Records recognition for operating the nation's largest belt press system dewatering plant in Penang, which processes 450 tonnes of water treatment sludge daily while supporting circular economy goals.
National Projects Enhancement Bhd has issued RM54 million in sustainability-linked sukuk for the NPE2 highway project, marking the first such Islamic financing structure globally for a road infrastructure venture.
The Raja Muda of Perlis has proposed the state become Malaysia's primary laboratory for testing sustainability initiatives, leveraging its compact size to pioneer renewable energy adoption and achieve zero-carbon status.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of close cooperation between federal and state governments to successfully deliver Malaysia's climate change agenda, stressing inclusive policy formulation that respects state jurisdictions.
Malaysia's household food waste problem is driven by rising incomes and lifestyle changes, particularly in urban areas, according to outgoing Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, who notes consumers increasingly purchase beyond their actual needs.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu is hosting the inaugural International Conference on Microplastics 2026, drawing 126 participants from 10 countries to address the growing threat of microplastic pollution across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.
Tennis player Naomi Osaka has elevated on-court fashion into an art form through carefully curated designer collaborations that celebrate Japanese heritage, support emerging designers, and champion sustainability—transforming tournament entrances into cultural statements.
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Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming launched the National Recycling Campaign in Bukit Bintang on June 24, aiming to transform how the nation manages waste and build economic resilience amid global supply chain uncertainties.